Yes, the slide-in ranges will work - in fact, GE, I think, guarantees it will fit. Also, most slide-in induction manufacturers also offer a stainless panel that can go between the range and the counter just in case the opening is a little too large.

Some brands (like Bosch) are full depth and do not require the strip in the back. (I had to remove mine). In addition, different brands have different height ranges. In my case, again, it was an issue since my counters are lower than standard due to new hard wood flooring added on top of the existing floor. My suggestion is that you first narrow down which ones you like, and then carefully look at the installation manuals. AJmadison have them and are easy to download. I had narrowed it between Bosch and Samsung but only Bosch worked (barely!) with the height of my counters.

Thanks! I saw that lots of the slide-ins are offering this back vent strip now (and really these are probably better described as drop in ranges with a strip to make them look built in). I couldn't tell at all from the bosch manual whether it was detachable. Are they generally removeable?

Not sure if we are talking about the same, but the "vent" in the back of the Bosch is not removable.

I think I'm the one who is confused! The Bosch talks about how it has a strip so that you can use it to replace drop in ranges where there is no countertop behind it. But sounds like, in addition to that removable strip, there is also a vent along the back that is not removable and also works with existing slide-in countertop cutouts? I may just have to call bosch to confirm :)

Check this Thread. Somewhere in the middle there are pctues next to a measuring tape. The metal strip shown there is not removable. I believe you can buy the extra strip if your counters are deeper.